This is how I see it:Single-Family Homes:Pros:Larger pool of potential tenants (families).Simpler management (one tenant, one lease).Often easier to finance.May appreciate faster in some markets.Cons:Only one income stream.Vacancy hits harder financially.Duplexes:Pros:Two potential income streams.Live in one unit and rent the other (house hacking!)

I’m really interested in learning more about your experience.I’m curious about the potential downsides and challenges you’ve encountered with this system, especially when it comes to picking neighborhoods.

An additional benefit of a detailed engineering-based Cost Segregation Study is that it can increase potential insurance premium savings as well as provide support for the property tax appeals process.

I would characterize Columbus as some positive cash flow but amazing appreciation potential.

The Banderas Bay area (from PV to Punta Mita) has lots of potential with the economic growth and the tourism industry expanding north towards San Blas with over 30% appreciation in the past 3 years.

When a loss was incurred I accepted it as a cost of investing without thorough investigation and or the percentage probability of an unprofitable outcome.  

STRs have a huge earning potential but it's definitely something that takes a lot of time, patience, and effort these days.

Then, if you like some of the comments from a user, you can connect with them directly and perhaps do a 1:1 discussion and potentially discuss what you want to do in the future.

Thank youBest,SathishkumarI would potentially try starting out being a cohost in that local area or work for a cohost company .

When looking at properties in other cities, I usually start by researching market trends like price-to-rent ratios, crime rates, and growth potential.